On the sidelines of the 18th edition of the International Agricultural Show in Morocco (SIAM) , the Ivorian Minister of Agriculture, Rural Development and Food Production, Bruno Nabagné Koné , conducted a technical immersion mission in Meknes on Wednesday, April 23, 2026.

Accompanied by his deputy minister, Bernard Comoé, and experts from the sector, the minister explored concrete solutions to transform Ivorian agriculture into a more competitive and resilient model.

The challenge of conservation: Reducing losses to boost revenue

The delegation began its journey at the Frigo Bismillah site, a local reference in the packaging and preservation of horticultural products.

“Post-harvest storage infrastructure is a major lever for competitiveness. It not only reduces waste, but above all stabilizes producers’ incomes,” said Bruno Koné.

Control of cold and logistics, from sowing to final storage, now appears as a priority in the Ivorian roadmap to guarantee food security.

Technology and sustainability: The Dayat Barake farm model

The second part of the visit focused on resource management and precision agriculture at the Dayat Barake farm . On this 23-hectare estate (apricot trees and vineyards), the delegation observed state-of-the-art equipment:

1. Drip irrigation and optimized pumping stations.
2. Strategic water filtration systems and storage basins.
3. Innovative weather alerts to anticipate climate hazards.

Towards a transfer of expertise between Morocco and Ivory Coast

For Minister Bruno Koné, Morocco is establishing itself as an open-air laboratory for African nations. The objective is clear: to adapt these technologies to the Ivorian context in order to build a modern and value-creating agriculture.

"We came to get a feel for concrete solutions," he said, stressing that sustainability and food sovereignty cannot be built without massive integration of technology.

Contextual note: SIAM 2026, themed around animal sustainability and food sovereignty, continues in Meknes until April 28.